FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Eastlakes Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Eastlakes Small Business Loans
Eastlakes unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. The business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company use, including cash flow management, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Eastlakes Business Loans
What is the Larger Eastlakes Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost all company need, including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge over assets and can include the registration of this on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide the legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will call you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request in quality business hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within an hour – provided you make your application within standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine the well-being that is your company and the level of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics the company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements to assess the health of the company and the extent of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our company financing, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer you with a tailored offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for and the sector the business is in, how long the business has been operating for, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please call our helpful business loans specialists. We will offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow standard, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is crucial and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner makes use of the assets they have to make the funds for a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or an business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to get an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not required. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.